FARGO, ND — Groups from around the area are competing against one and other to see who can pack up the most food in the fastest time. It’s all part of the Great Plains Food Bank as part of Packathon and there’s still time for you to get in on the action. It’s about fighting hunger in the Red River…
FARGO, ND — Fargo’s Rape and Abuse Crisis Center is celebrating 40 years of providing services to families throughout the Red River Valley. Throughout their time in the valley, the center has been working to not only help those who are facing a crisis and offer counseling, they also want to educate people on how to get out and get…
NATIONAL — A country singer who has made many stops in our area has announced that she is battling cancer. Jo Dee Messina, whose hits include “I’m Alright” and “Bye Bye”, has posted on her website that she is battling cancer. She didn’t specify the kind of cancer but says she is “working closely with a team to explore all…
FARGO, ND — United Blood Services needs donations, and they need them now. From the everyday people in Fargo who have blood transfusions, to the people affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, blood donations are important to patients around the country. Bob Seigel has donated blood for over 45 years. “It’s more of a habit than anything else,” Seigel said….
GRAND FORKS, ND — A former UND flight instructor is headed to prison for 16 years on child porn charges. Eric Basile, 38, of Grand Forks, will also serve 15 years of supervised release and pay 24,000 to the Crime Victim’s Fund. Authorities were tipped off by two UND students in 2016. Basile’s work computer and other media contained…
FARGO, ND — The YWCA believes that doing a good deed brings a sweet reward. The YWCA of Cass Clay hosted their 34th annual Chocolate Fantasy and Chili fundraiser at the Delta by Marriott in Fargo over lunch. Local police officials, city leaders and clubs from local universities dished up the sweets and heat from donations of 100 local eateries…
FARGO, ND — A Fargo–based credit card payment processing company broke ground on a new building in south Fargo. BNG was founded by three NDSU students in 2007. The company also designs websites, automates invoicing and helps restaurants run their businesses more efficiently. The owners hope BNG will continue to grow in their new facility. “With the new building, it’s…
MONTICELLO, Minn. — The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a crash involving an Air Force Reserve bus headed for Fargo and a semi. The crash happened around 1 o’clock on I-94 west bound between Monticello and Albertville. The semi apparently rear-ended the bus and the bus rolled. According to the Air Force Reserve, six of the 13 passengers were hurt….
WAHPETON, ND — Wahpeton Mayor Meryl Hansey has resigned and is fighting cancer. Hansey, 81, submitted his resignation after being absent from his mayoral duties since June. City Council President Steve Dale has been filling in while Hansey battles his cancer diagnosis. People in the city have 15 days to file a petition to call for a special election. If…
Fargo Police DepartmentFARGO, ND — Fargo Police say the owner of multiple restaurants who was reported missing in May, has been found. Rodolfo Garcia owns three Romo’s Mexican Restaurant locations and the now closed Magnolia’s restaurant in downtown Fargo. A Fargo detective followed up with a lead and another agency made personal contact. Garcia says he is fine but does…
